>> I think that to be prepared for any job, internships
and extracurricular activities are really important.
You know, I had people who looked at my resume who were very interested in the fact
that I had both meteorology and emergency management degrees
because it's not something that's common nowadays,
but it's something that's becoming more desired in both fields --
in emergency management and meteorology.
But the one thing that definitely set me apart when getting my current position was the fact
that I already had the experience -- experiences
that got me project management skills, professional development.
I learned how to do a budget.
Just stuff that you don't always get out of the classroom, and that's something
that me personally I see that employers are looking for.
If I were bringing something to work under me as an intern, I would like to see someone
who is doing an internship in their field of study,
but someone who is also taking the initiative to do extracurricular activities;
and not just do the activities, but take some leadership roles in those activities
because the leadership skills are what really helps you get
by in the professional world, and that's my personal belief.